oil RENAULT SCENIC 2018 User Guide

4.4
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved
Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being
consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)
after the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil
level from time to time and certainly
before any long journey to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
Reading the oil level
The oil level should be read with the ve-
hicle on level ground, after the engine
has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read
the exact oil level and make sure
that the maximum level has not been
exceeded (risk of engine damage).
Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only
alerts the driver when the oil level is at
its minimum. – Remove the dipstick and wipe with a
clean, lint-free cloth;
– push the dipstick in as far as it will go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-
type dipstick C, screw the cap in as
far as it will go);
– take out the dipstick again;
– read the level: it should never fall below minimum mark A or exceed
maximum mark B.
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely
screwed in.
C
A
B
A
B
In order to prevent splashing, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling the oil.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
Under no circumstances
must the maximum fill
level B be exceeded: risk of damage
to the engine and catalytic con-
verter.
If the level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an authorised dealer.

4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (1/3)
Topping up/Filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be cold
(for instance, before the engine is
started up for the first time in the day).– Unscrew cap
1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca- pacity between the “MINI” and the
“MAXI” reading on the dipstick 2
is between 0.33 and 0.44 gallons
(1.5 and 2 litres) depending on the
engine);
– wait for approximately 20 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the engine;
– check the level using the dipstick 2
(as described above).
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely
screwed in.
1
2
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
1
2
Do not exceed the “MAXI” level and
do not forget to refit the cap 1 and
the dipstick 2.
In order to prevent splashing, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling the oil.

4.6
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (2/3)
1
2
1
2
Do not exceed the “MAXI” level and
do not forget to refit the cap 1 and
the dipstick 2.
In order to prevent splashing, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling the oil.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.7
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (3/3)/ OIL CHANGE
Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
Under no circumstances
must the maximum fill level
be exceeded: risk of damage to the
engine and catalytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved Dealer.
Oil change
Service interval: refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using
the dipstick, as explained previously (it
should never fall below the minimum
level, or be over the maximum level on
the dipstick).
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
Engine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. In addition,
the engine cooling fan may
start at any moment. The

warning light in the engine compart-
ment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.

5.41
OPERATING FAULTS (4/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is not neces-
sarily a fault. Smoke may be caused
by particle filter regeneration. Refer to the information on “Special fea-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system leak. Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up/
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit
under acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.

5.42
OPERATING FAULTS (5/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance
motor.
Fault in the assistance system. Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware
of the level of force in the steering wheel
needed to turn the wheels. Consult an ap-
proved dealer
The engine is overheating. The cool-
ant temperature indicator is in the
warning zone and warning light
® comes on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con- tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
authorised dealer as soon as possible.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-
voir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Radiator:
If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never b\
e topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
ing of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct p\
roportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/6)
deadlocking the doors ................................................ 1.5, 1.12
demistingrear screen ...........................................................3.6 → 3.8
windscreen ...........................................................3.6 → 3.8
dimensions ................................................................. 6.4 – 6.5
dipstick................................................................\
........ 4.5 – 4.6
display ..........................................................1.66 → 1.77, 3.22
doors......................................................................1.16 → 1.18
doors/tailgate .........................................................\
..... 1.4, 1.12
driver assistance........ 2.35 → 2.39, 2.47 → 2.61, 2.64 → 2.92
driver’s position .....................................................1.62 → 1.71
driving ....... 2.2 → 2.7, 2.12 – 2.13, 2.20 → 2.29, 2.32 → 2.39,
2.67 → 2.86, 2.93 → 2.95
driving aids ...................................... 2.35 → 2.39, 2.47 → 2.92
driving position settings ...............................................................\
......... 1.28
driving recommendations ......................................2.24 → 2.29
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.24 → 2.29
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.27
electric beam height adjustment ...................................... 1.100
electric windows ..................................................... 3.24 – 3.25
electronic parking brake ........................................2.21 → 2.23
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.35 → 2.39
emergency active braking......................................2.40 → 2.46
emergency brake assist.........................................2.35 → 2.39
emergency braking ................................................2.35 → 2.39
emergency key ........................................................... 1.6 – 1.7
emergency spare wheel ............................................5.2 → 5.4
E
energy consumption/recovery indicator .................2.17 → 2.19E
engine
technical specifications .................................................. 6.6
engine oil ...................................................4.4 → 4.7, 4.6 – 4.7
engine oil level ...........................................4.5 → 4.7, 4.6 – 4.7
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.6
engine start/stop button .............................................2.5 → 2.7
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.31
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.35 → 2.39
external temperature ......................................................... 1.90
F
fatigue detection warning........................................ 2.62 – 2.63
fatigue detector ....................................................... 2.62 – 2.63
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.38 → 5.44
filter air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.10
diesel filter .................................................................... 4.10
oil filter ........................................................................\
. 4.10
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.10
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.30 → 3.37
fixed sunroof ...................................................................... 3.26
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.59
front seat driver

’s position memory .............................................. 1.27
front seat adjustment .............................................1.20 → 1.22
front seats adjustment .......................................................1.20 → 1.22
with electric controls ......................................... 1.23 – 1.24
with manual controls .................................................... 1.20
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.24 → 2.29
capacity ...............................................................\
........1.111

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/6)
consumption ....................................................2.24 → 2.29
filling ............................................................. 1.111 → 1.113
grade ............................................................ 1.111 → 1.113
fuel consumption ..........................................2.24 → 2.29, 3.19
fuel economy .........................................................2.24 → 2.29
fuel level ........................................................................\
.... 1.72
fuel repriming ................................................................... 1.112
fuel tank capacity ........................................................ 1.111 → 1.113
fuel tank capacity ............................................... 1.111 → 1.113
fuses ....................................................................... 5.27 – 5.28
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.20
grab handle........................................................................\
3.33
H
»hands-free» card: use............................................ 1.8 → 1.11
H
handbrake............................................................... 2.20 – 2.21
hands-free telephone integrated control ................. 3.22 – 3.23
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.94 – 1.95
head-up display .....................................................1.72 → 1.77
headlight beam adjustment ................................ 1.101 – 1.102
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.94
headlight washer ............................................................. 1.107
headrest........................................................................\
..... 3.39
heating and air conditioning system .................3.6 → 3.8, 3.19
heating system ....................................3.6 → 3.13, 3.19 – 3.20
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.35 → 2.39
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.94
horn: flash ..................................................................\
........... 1.94
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.94
hubcap tool .............................................................. 5.9 → 5.11Hybrid Assist ......................1.69, 2.14
→ 2.19, 3.45, 3.50, 5.28
Hybrid Assist system .........1.69, 2.14 → 2.19, 3.45, 3.50, 5.28
I
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.3
indicators ....................................................... 1.94, 5.17 – 5.18
indicators: direction indicators .............................................. 1.94, 5.19
exterior temperature indicator ...................................... 1.90
instrument panel ..............................................1.66 → 1.79
instrument panel ...........................................1.66 → 1.87, 1.95
instrument panel messages...................................1.80 → 1.87
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.18 – 4.19
Isofix .................................................................\
.....1.53 → 1.58
J
jack ...................................................................\
....... 5.9 → 5.11
K
keys ...................................................................\
........1.2 → 1.5
L
lane departure warning ..........................................2.47 → 2.54
L
lane keeping: assistance .......................................2.51 → 2.54
L
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8
engine oil ....................................................................... 4.4
windscreen washer reservoir ....................................... 4.10
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel .............................................. 5.12 – 5.13

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/6)
lighting:exterior ....................................................1.7, 1.95 → 1.102
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.95
interior ..........................................3.27 – 3.28, 5.24 → 5.26
lights adjustment .................................................... 1.101 – 1.102
changing bulbs .................................................. 5.17 – 5.18
front ................................................................... 5.17 – 5.18
lights: adjusting ....................................................... 1.101 – 1.102
adjustment of headlight beam height ............ 1.101 – 1.102
brake lights .................................................................. 5.19
dipped beam headlights ........................... 1.95, 5.17 – 5.18
direction indicators ..................................1.94, 5.17 → 5.19
electric beam height adjustment ................... 1.101 – 1.102
fog lights ........................................................... 1.100, 5.19
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.94
main beam headlights ..................... 1.96, 1.98, 5.17 – 5.18
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.23
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.19
side lights ............................................................ 1.95, 5.19
locking the doors ........................ 1.4, 1.6 → 1.12, 1.16 → 1.18
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.48
luggage retaining net .............................................3.53 → 3.55
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.30
maintenance: bodywork .........................................................4.15 → 4.17
interior trim ........................................................ 4.18 – 4.19
mechanical .........................................4.2 – 4.3, 6.9 → 6.14
manual air conditioning..............................................3.6 → 3.8
map reading lights .................................................. 3.27 – 3.28
menu for customising the vehicle settings .............. 1.88 – 1.89
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.36 → 1.38
mulitfunction display ..............................................1.72 → 1.77multifunction screen...............................................1.72
→ 1.77
multimedia (equipment) .......................................... 3.22 – 3.23
multimedia equipment ............................................ 3.22 – 3.23
Multi-Sense................................................................. 3.2 – 3.3
N
navigation ............................................................... 3.22 – 3.23
navigation system ................................................... 3.22 – 3.23
O
oil change ..................................................................... 4.4, 4.7
opening the doors ..................................................1.13 → 1.17
operating faults ......................................................5.38 → 5.44
overspeed warning .......................................1.72, 2.64 → 2.66
P
paintwork maintenance ....................................................4.15 → 4.17
parking assistance: assisted parking 2.82 → 2.86, 2.89 → 2.92
parking distance control.........................................2.82 → 2.86
P
pedestrian detection ..............................................2.40 → 2.46
P
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.91
puncture................................................. 5.2 → 5.4, 5.9 → 5.13
R
radio........................................................................\
3.22 – 3.23
radio frequency remote control/key use ....................................................................\
...1.2 → 1.4
rear parcel shelf ............................................. 3.37, 3.47 – 3.48
rear screen de-icing/demisting .......................................... 3.13
rear seats functions ..........................................................3.40 → 3.45

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